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Democracy and Governance

Goal leaders

Rosarie Tucci

Director

Center for Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (USAID)

To achieve

USAID will seek to increase democratic demand in countries experiencing democratic openings. By September 30, 2023, more effective USAID programming will contribute to a 5% increase in the V-Dem Civil Society Participation Index in target countries*.

  • Target country list includes 10-12 such countries with recent democratic openings.